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Qimarox, a leading manufacturer of material handling components and intralogistics systems, announces that its Prorunner PR12 vertical conveyor has been further optimized to support not only automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), but also warehouse shuttle vehicles used in modern automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). This enhancement expands its role as a core vertical transport solution in advanced warehouse automation and robotics-driven material flows.
As automated warehousing continues to evolve, shuttle systems—compact robotic vehicles that move goods within high-density rack structures or transport inventory across levels—are increasingly deployed to boost storage capacity, throughput and goods-to-person efficiency in distribution centers and fulfillment operations. Shuttle vehicles work in concert with warehouse management systems (WMS) and storage racks to automatically retrieve, transport and deliver totes, pallets, bins or trays with minimal human intervention, supporting 24/7 operations and scalable automation strategies.
Prorunner PR12: Precision Vertical Transport Across Automation Platforms
The Prorunner PR12 is a discontinuous vertical conveyor with a minimal footprint, high positioning accuracy, structural stiffness and high throughput capacity—traits that make it well-suited to vertically transport automated vehicles and goods in multi-tiered facilities. Recent optimizations now extend this capability to warehouse shuttle vehicles, enabling integrators and system designers to connect horizontal shuttle workflows with vertical transport seamlessly.
Equipped with single or dual independently driven carriers, the PR12 can be configured with precision platforms or roller conveyors to suit a range of load types—from autonomous vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) and shuttle platforms to products, totes, trays and small pallets. The unit integrates easily into complex automated systems and can be controlled via servo drives for dynamic warehouse applications.
Why Shuttle Integration Matters
Warehouse shuttle systems are a class of ASRS technologies that leverage guided vehicles to automatically move goods within storage lanes and between storage levels. These systems enhance storage density, improve throughput and reduce reliance on traditional forklifts or manual handling. By enabling vertical transport of shuttles in addition to AGVs and AMRs, the PR12 supports fully automated multi-level logistics solutions, making it possible to extend shuttle-based workflows vertically through mezzanines, rack elevations or buffer zones.
Key Advantages of the Prorunner PR12
- Optimized for Shuttle, AGV and AMR Transport – Extended support for automated shuttle vehicles alongside traditional AGVs and AMRs.
- High Throughput – Up to approximately 400 cycles per hour with rapid vertical movement.
- Compact Footprint – Minimal impact on valuable operational floor space.
- Flexible Configuration – Single or dual carriers with platform or roller conveyor options.
- Precision Positioning – Accurate vertical alignment to support automated workflows.
- High Reach Capability – Capable of reaching up to 24 meters for multilevel layouts.
